Dr. Marija Koprivica | Environmental Science | Best Researcher Award
Research Associate at Institute for Technology of Nuclear and Other Mineral Raw Materials, Serbia
Dr. Marija R. Koprivica (née Stanojević) is a dedicated researcher in the fields of biomass conversion, renewable energy, and environmental biotechnology. With a strong academic background and extensive experience in analytical chemistry, she contributes to advancements in environmental protection and waste management. Dr. Koprivica is currently a Research Associate at the Institute for Technology of Nuclear and Other Mineral Raw Materials (ITNMS) in Belgrade, Serbia.
Profile
Education 🎓
Dr. Koprivica completed her educational journey at the Faculty of Chemistry, University of Belgrade. She earned her Ph.D. in Analytical Chemistry in 2020, following a Master’s degree in the same field in 2012. Earlier, she obtained a Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Chemistry in 2011, laying a solid foundation for her research career.
Experience 💼
Dr. Koprivica has been with the ITNMS since 2014, progressing from Junior Research Assistant to Research Assistant, and currently holds the position of Research Associate since 2020. Her work involves various aspects of analytical chemistry, sample preparation, and material characterization, specifically focusing on biomass conversion processes.
Research Interests 🔬
Her primary research interests encompass biomass and its conversion technologies, including pyrolysis and hydrothermal carbonization. She is particularly focused on the production of biochar and hydrochar, as well as their applications in environmental protection and waste management. Additionally, Dr. Koprivica employs biosorption techniques to enhance environmental sustainability.
Publications 📚
Dr. Koprivica has authored several notable publications. Some of her key works include:
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- Efficient Adsorption of Pollutants from Aqueous Solutions by Hydrochar-Based Hierarchical Porous Carbons
- Authors: Ercegović, M., Petrović, J., Koprivica, M., Vuković, N., Krstić, J.
- Journal: Water (Switzerland)
- Year: 2024
- Citations: 0
- Improvement of combustible characteristics of Paulownia leaves via hydrothermal carbonization
- Authors: Koprivica, M., Petrović, J., Ercegović, M., Šoštarić, T., Dimitrijević, J.
- Journal: Biomass Conversion and Biorefinery
- Year: 2024
- Citations: 7
- Hydrothermal Carbonization of Waste Biomass: A Review of Hydrochar Preparation and Environmental Application
- Authors: Petrović, J., Ercegović, M., Simić, M., Jovanović, A., Janković Pantić, J.
- Journal: Processes
- Year: 2024
- Citations: 9
- Ability of Deep Eutectic Solvent Modified Oat Straw for Cu(II), Zn(II), and Se(IV) Ions Removal
- Authors: Dimitrijević, J., Jevtić, S., Marinković, A., Koprivica, M., Petrović, J.
- Journal: Processes
- Year: 2023
- Citations: 0
- Evaluation of Adsorption Efficiency on Pb(II) Ions Removal Using Alkali-Modified Hydrochar from Paulownia Leaves
- Authors: Koprivica, M., Simić, M., Petrović, J., Ercegović, M., Dimitrijević, J.
- Journal: Processes
- Year: 2023
- Citations: 11
- Efficient Adsorption of Pollutants from Aqueous Solutions by Hydrochar-Based Hierarchical Porous Carbons
For a complete list of her publications, please refer to her Scopus profile and ORCID.
Conclusion 🔍
Dr. Marija R. Koprivica’s contributions to renewable energy and environmental biotechnology reflect her commitment to advancing sustainable practices. Her expertise in analytical chemistry and her systematic approach to research continue to drive impactful solutions in waste management and environmental protection.